Communications & Marketing Officer

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Cambridge is seeking a Communications & Marketing Officer to join their Alumni and Development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality publications and digital content to strengthen relationships with over 7000 alumni worldwide. The role offers diverse communication tasks, mentorship, and a supportive working environment. Applicants should have strong editorial, design, and photography skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Benefits

Generous occupational pension scheme

Free use of the College gym

Free on-site parking

Pleasant working environment

University of Cambridge staff card

Access to the College Library

Professional development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in producing high-quality publications and marketing materials.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the production of high-quality publications and digital content.
• Work closely with the Development Director and Head of Communications.
• Help maintain relationships with alumni through various media.

Skills

Editorial skills

Design skills

Photography skills

Project management

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent, subject to six months’ probation

Job Overview

Selwyn College is seeking a Communications & Marketing Officer to join the College's busy, friendly Alumni and Development team. You will help us keep in touch with over 7000 alumni worldwide, producing high-quality publications, digital content and visual materials that maintain and strengthen relationships across generations and continents.

Reporting to the Development Director and working closely with the Head of Communications, you will be responsible for the production of high-quality publications, marketing materials, and digital content for Selwyn's alumni, donors, and wider audiences.

Key Responsibilities

The role offers good exposure to the full range of communications work, from editorial to digital to planning, with mentoring from an experienced Head of Communications. We’re looking for someone who has excellent editorial, design, and photography skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects across different timeframes and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Generous occupational pension scheme
• Free use of the College gym
• Free on-site parking
• Pleasant working environment
• University of Cambridge staff card (for a small charge), which offers a wide variety of perks and local discounts
• Access to the College Library and University Library
• Professional development and training opportunities

*subject to completion of probationary period

Diversity and Inclusion

Selwyn College is home to students of all backgrounds from the UK and across the world. We are proud of our diversity and are keen to receive applications from people who may be under-represented in our community.

Closing Date

Closing Date: noon, Monday 19 January 2026